Introduction
General Introduction
Chewing gum is a substance designed to be chewed but not swallowed. It comes in many flavours, sizes and types. Some kinds of chewing gum have a polyol coating. It usually contains sugar but is also available in sugar-free forms. It is manufactured by many companies including Wrigley Company, The Hershey Company and Cadbury Trebor Basset.
Chewing gum is made of a mixture of gum bases, sugar and other additional flavourings. These gum bases are essentially synthetic rubbers that have the same temperature profile as chicle (a form of rubber). When chewed, the rubber releases these flavourings into the mouth. (How Stuff Works, 2000)
Humans are not in control of most of our memory systems. The brain has many
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The findings of this research are relevant because it might help these students improve their marks and test methods in a safe, legitimate and worthwhile way.
Sugar decreases attention span and memory. When people consume sugar and then attempt challenging tasks, the brain’s hypothalamus allows the body to release cortisol. Known as the stress hormone, this substance impedes memory. When people’s bodies are flooded with cortisol, they struggle to pay attention. When their attention is elsewhere, they find it difficult to retain information they’re taught. (Learning Liftoff, 2015)
This study is beneficial because students are always looking for ways to improve their studying and test performance. This might be an effective, legal and safe method for students to obtain an advantage. It is also a cheaper method of concentration than extra lessons. The average price of an extra lesson ranges between R200-R500. An online course for improving concentration on www.universalclass.com costs R670,36. Much of these expenses may be avoided by proper concentration skills being learnt. This research discussed if this method is
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(Smith, 2010) conducted an experiment at the same university to determine whether chewing gum improved mood and mental performance. Volunteers carried out tasks that measure different brain functions. Some volunteers chewed gum and others did not. Volunteers were stratified on chewing habit and anxiety level. Approximately, half of the volunteers were given mint gum and half fruit gum. The volunteers rated their mood at the start and end of each session and had their heart rate monitored over the session. Saliva samples were taken to allow cortisol levels (good indicator of alertness and stress) to be assayed. During the session, volunteers carried out tasks measuring a range of cognitive functions (aspects of memory, selective and sustained attention, psychomotor speed and accuracy). Chewing gum was associated with greater alertness and a more positive mood. Reaction times were quicker in the gum condition, and this effect became bigger as the task became more difficult. Chewing gum also improved selective and sustained attention. Heart rate and cortisol levels were higher when chewing which confirms the alerting effect of chewing
The theory is that peppermint stimulates the brain in a calm way reducing stress and anxiety. For example Mortensen explains what the theory is, “Peppermint also increased their alertness while helping them maintain a sense of calm.” According to research by Mortensen, even just the scent of peppermint can lighten a stressful atmosphere.(Mortenson, 2015) The theory has been proven as true by the simple fact that the holiday candy stimulates brain activity. For instance Mortenson describes the effect of peppermints to the brain, the hybrid mint increases oxygen and blood pressure and then brings the blood and oxygen to the brain. This oxygen and blood are used and increases concentration and focus. (Mortenson, 2015) The mint used in the experiment has been proven to increase the brain's natural
Jolly Ranchers also propose a dental hazard. NFL player Barry White for the Dallas Cowboys had to miss a whole day of mandatory training camp because he chipped his tooth on a Jolly Rancher and had to undergo an emergency root canal. Once you suck on a Jolly Rancher for a long time, the hard candy becomes very hard and starts to sharpen. Then, you cut your tongue on the hard candy. Abby, even cut her tongue, yesterday, on a jolly rancher. Not to mention that her teeth were also stained blue due to a blue raspberry jolly
While all dogs and puppies go through chewing phases, it’s important for pet owners to remember that this behavior is, in fact, natural. In other words, chewing help dogs clean their teeth and keep their gums healthy. On the other hand, chewing can also be a way dogs relieve stress, anxiety, and frustration – a therapy session. Nonetheless, chewing the wrong household items can be extremely harmful to the dog and result in chipped teeth, infected gums, or blockage in the
To fully understand stress management, one must understand the natural stress response. When a person encounters a perceived threat, the hypothalamus, a tiny region located at the base of the brain, sets off an alarm in their body. Through a combination of both nerve and hormonal signals, the system prompts their adrenal glands, located at the top of the kidneys, to release a surge of hormones which include adrenaline and cortisol. The adrenaline causes an increase in the heart rate, thus causing an increase in the blood pressure and energy supplies of the individual. Cortisol, which is the primary stress hormone, creates an increase in sugars which are known as glucose in the bloodstream. This enhances the brain’s use of glucose and decreases the availability of substances that help repair tissues. This alarm system also communicates with regions of the brain that control moods, motivation, and fear. Once the perceived threat has p...
Substances found in chocolate, such as phenylethylamine, theobromine, anandamide and tryptophan trigger mood enhancing chemicals and neurotransmitters to be released in the brain. Phenylethylamine is a chemical found in the body that is similar to amphetamine. It he...
Many food companies rely on sugar in there foods for better sells and money. Sugar in foods is what makes their products addictive and liked to consumers. Researchers believe that sugar can be more addictive than hardcore drugs. Body “Almost everyone’s heard
The use of the GUM® Dual Action Tongue Cleaner has many advantages. It is specifically designed to clean the tongue, and has been shown to be more...
Everyone has heard of the popular sugar confection called rock candy. It’s a great experiment for kids to learn about the science behind these tasty treats. But what exactly is rock candy? Rock candy is a crystallized sugar confections that consists of large sugar crystals. Because impurities are removed as the crystals develop, it’s the purest form of crystals. This is the same process that’s used to produce quartz and diamonds. Where did rock candy come from? Until the middle of the 18th century, the only use of sugar was for medicine but then people discovered it made a sweet treat. Rock candy has been around for over a thousand years and was most likely invented in the eastern part of the world.
You might guess it’s a custom dreamed up by a modern-day, real-life Willy Wonka, but people have been chewing gum, in various forms, since ancient times. There’s evidence that some northern Europeans were chewing birch bark tar 9,000 years ago, possibly for enjoyment as well as such medicinal purposes as relieving toothaches. The ancient Maya chewed a substance called chicle, derived from the sapodilla tree, as a way to quench thirst or fight hunger, according to “Chicle: The Chewing Gum of the Americas” by Jennifer P. Mathews. The Aztecs also used chicle and even had rules about its social acceptability. Only kids and single women were allowed to chew it in public, notes Mathews. Married women and widows could chew it privately to freshen their breath, while men could chew it in secret to clean their teeth.
In fact, both peppermint and Big Red gum are said to increase a person’s alertness, motivation, and performance. They also lower fatigue, anxiety, and frustration. This helps the person focus better. Also, scents play an important part. The scent travels to the limbic system in your brain. This area affects your hormones and mood. Important parts of the limbic system are the hypothalamus, the amygdala, and hippocampus. The hypothalamus regulates hormones, the amygdala is responsible for emotion and the hippocampus is important for memory. All of these functions play a part while taking a test.
There are candies that are not chocolate as well such as Allan Candy, which are gummies and jujubes, that are advertised to: add fun to your day by way of your taste buds (Product), Jolly Rancher hard tack candy that was originally started in 1949 in Colorado by Bill and Dorothy Harmsen, known best for their strong fruit flavors; Twizzlers, are also known for their fruity flavors this licorice also boast the anis or black licorice flavor as well as a chocolate one it “ is the Twist You Can?t Resist…”(Product). Another candy is, Pelon Pelo Rico a south of the border treat that is both sweet and sour lime with an extra spicy twist, on the subject of Central and South America, Dagoba is a brand under Hershey’s that in 2001 “began making organic chocolate, doing so in ways that honored a legacy dating back to ancient Aztec and Mayan traditions”(Product), while these chocolates are exotic, Scharffen Berger goes farther. Founded in by two men Robert Steinberg and John Scharffenberger,one a winemaker. Their “chocolate Maker travels the world to source the finest cacao from small sustainable farms” not only finding exotic cocoas but also helping the small villages much in the spirit of Milton Hershey himself. On the health nut side they have the Brookside developed technology to create soft,
Reese’s Puffs have been around since 1994 with varying taglines such as, “Reese's Puffs, Reese's Puffs...Peanut Butter Chocolate Flavor”. How is this peanut butter chocolate flavor made? The cereal contains 3 different types of artificial colors, BHT, and GMOs. Not only does the cereal contain high levels of sugar and sodium it also contains toxic food substances.
Slaughter, Gwen. "Is Chocolate Physiologically or Psychologically Addictive?" Serendip. Bryn Mawr University, 2001. Web. 24 Oct. 2013.
They have natural colors and natural flavoring and just like any ordinary marshmallow, sugar free marshmallows have a soft, smooth feel that easily dissolves and melt away in your mouth. The product is absolutely sugar free and fat free, with low carbs and very much diabetic friendly. These marshmallows are an absolute amaze. Not only do they taste great, but they are also perfect if taken in a cup of hot chocolate. You can also try roasting them but from what I have heard, they need to dry out a bit longer before they can be roasted. Roughly, sugar free marshmallows can last about 2-3 weeks if they are kept in an air-tight container. These are good for children too with their yummy delicious taste, they are a
Does gum stay in your stomach for 7 years? 10 food myths busted It's allowed to be called chocolate because the EU 20 per cent cocoa butter, 14 per cent total milk solids, 3.5 per cent milk fat and has no more than 55 per cent sugar content, you can label it white chocolate. 4. Europeans love chocolate (Getty)